Government announces $90m for flood resilience projects across New Zealand

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldFriday 17 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story NZME, Shane Jones, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Regional Infrastructure Fund

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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced more than $90 million for 32 flood resilience projects nationwide. The funding aims to protect 30,000 homes and 350,000 hectares of land. In the Bay of Plenty, the regional council has secured $9 million in co-investment for $15.2 million worth of local upgrades.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 17 Oct 2025, 4:30am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    $90m announced to support flood protection schemes (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    $15m Bay of Plenty flood protection works get $9m Government backing (opens in new tab)